Salle Mauro Fencing Academy: Houston, TX Alfred Bester (The Stars My Destination, The Demolished Man) was born Dec. 18, 1913. While I know of no ties he has to fencing, his books are great and show the imagination and creativity every fencer needs. Read them. FRED Announces the 2012 Blackbeard Memorial. Alfred Bester (The Stars My Destination, The Demolished Man) was born Dec. 18, 1913. While I know of no ties he has to fencing, his books are great and show the imagination and creativity every fencer needs. Read them. Venue: Salle Mauro Fencing Academy. 4007 Bellaire Blvd. Ste. EE Houston, TX 77025 Fees: Registration: $25 (at the door: $45) Event Fees: $15 Events: Saturday, Sep. 15, 2012 9:00am -- Senior Mixed Epee 10:00am -- Y14 Mixed Foil 11:00am -- Youth Saber 11:30pm -- Y8 Mixed Foil 12:00pm -- Y10 Mixed Foil 1:00pm -- Div2 Mixed Epee 2:00pm -- Senior Mixed Saber Sunday, Sep. 16, 2012 11:00am -- Senior Mixed Foil 12:00pm -- Youth Mixed Epee 12:00pm -- Y14 Mixed Saber 1:00pm -- Y12 Mixed Foil 2:00pm -- Div2 Mixed Saber 3:00pm -- Div2 Mixed Foil Waiver is available for download at: http://gulfcoastfencing.org/GCwaiverconsent.pdf. Fencers must have a waiver to compete. Minors must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. ------------------ To Preregister: ------------------ http://askfred.net/Events/Prereg/prereg.php?tournament_id=20451 Preregistration closes on 12/14/2012